Now the boy Samuel was ministering to the Lord before Eli. And word from the Lord was rare in those days, visions were infrequent.There's so much implied in this verse, that I don't know quite where to start. I guess the first thing is that the author actually has to say that direct communication from God was rare. Today, we take that as a given. I personally believe I've heard the voice of God/Jesus/the Holy Spirit exactly once, and only one word. I don't know what I would do if I heard it more often, though I'd certainly be willing to find out.
However, there was apparently a time when God's word or vision was not an uncommon occurrence. Once upon a time, God spoke with some frequency to His people, giving direction on how they should go. What would it be like to have that sort of certainty? To know that you are being told by God Himself which way to go down the path? What is needed to bring that sort of direction about? Is it a matter of being properly holy? Or of disobeying so badly that you need that personal 2x4 to make you pay attention? Which was it that they are contrasting about at this time?
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